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Extra day’s rest needed- Grrrr

Head cold got worse but more worryingly ankle been throbbing. It’s been doing fine- not 100% as still quite stiff but not painful. Also noticed red blotches...

Head cold got worse but more worryingly ankle been throbbing. It’s been doing fi...

purplewalker

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk 4, R1- I DID IT!!!

I am sooooooooooooooooooooooo happy right now! My 1st ever jog in my life in the morning and I complete w4, r1. If I'm honest, I was really nervous thinking I...

I am sooooooooooooooooooooooo happy right now! My 1st ever jog in my life in the...

PVH1

Graduate•6 years ago

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What’s the point of a Parkrun?!

I graduated in January and a few running friends are encouraging me to join the local Parkrun but to be honest, what’s the point?! I find some of my runs are...

I graduated in January and a few running friends are encouraging me to join the ...

Cherrybubble

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wanting to start again

Morning, I started the program last August and got to week 7 run 1 around October I couldn’t get past this barrier and kept getting pains in my side, the...

Morning, I started the program last August and got to week 7 run 1 around Octobe...

Suki90

•6 years ago

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I'm a 20 minute runner

Week 5 is done something I never thought possible at beginning of the week but I took every day as it come and never give in had my rest day and thought...

Week 5 is done something I never thought possible at beginning of the week b...

Givemealift

•6 years ago

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Feeling down

Had a bad cold and cough this past week and now yesterday I stubbed my little toe so in between coughing and limping no running for me today 😞

Had a bad cold and cough this past week and now yesterday I stubbed my little to...

Patjoub

•6 years ago

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Rest day

😁

Mullinz

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8 run 2 slow but focus! :-)

After few month trying to recover from a fall.... Wow! What a journey! Am now running 28mn! Never thought I could! I can’t say that I am running fast but...

After few month trying to recover from a fall.... Wow! What a journey! Am now ...

Sisi94200

•6 years ago

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Week 2 run 1, 1, 1

This week has been terrible, Monday I went out to start week 2. Did my warm up walk then onto the first run and I got cramp in my right calf, I slowed down and...

This week has been terrible, Monday I went out to start week 2. Did my warm up w...

Slowgoing

•6 years ago

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Week 6 - worried about a couple of things - is this normal?

Hi - I'm now on week 6 of the couch to 5km. I've found the gradual build up very good and am pleased at the way my stamina is improving. However, the podcasts...

Hi - I'm now on week 6 of the couch to 5km. I've found the gradual build up very...

Rhoda56

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduated!

Yayyy, Ive done it. 5k club event today, completed with a special medal. Fantastic programme and my clubs support has been second to none. Especially those...

Yayyy, Ive done it. 5k club event today, completed with a special medal. Fantast...

Kez100

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hello everyone! I’m new here and after some advice on achieving faster time please.

Hello, I’m new here. I’ve just completed the C25K programme. I’m thinking of going for the 10K next! Wanted to say hi and ask for some advice please. I would...

Hello, I’m new here. I’ve just completed the C25K programme. I’m thinking of goi...

Opalrunner

•6 years ago

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First Park Run - disillusioned

I went, under partner pressure to get out of bed, to our first park run. There were 6 females in the same age/gender grade as me. I came in 5th. I wasn't...

I went, under partner pressure to get out of bed, to our first park run. There...

Circle_On_Legs

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3 done and dusted

I was nervous at the beginning of this week as the idea of running for 3 whole minutes seemed ridiculous and impossible. But I made it and am pretty chuffed....

I was nervous at the beginning of this week as the idea of running for 3 whole ...

Benno87

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R3

so after posting earlier in the week that on w7r2 i did 30 mins (5 more than i was supposed too) and 4.5k (admittedly with a friend for company and on a very...

so after posting earlier in the week that on w7r2 i did 30 mins (5 more than i w...

chewie1970

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3

So I have just completed week three getting nervous about whether I am going to be able to do the next week. I am turning 50 this year and this is the first...

So I have just completed week three getting nervous about whether I am going to ...

Run01

•6 years ago

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What’s going on?!?

So this week I downloaded the Pacer and My Fitness Pal apps as part of my ongoing quest to lose some inches and several stone in weight. I had a step counter...

So this week I downloaded the Pacer and My Fitness Pal apps as part of my ongoin...

SeeJillRun

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 run 1

Just finished this run and managed to do something I’d not been able to do before - speed up for the last couple of mins!

Just finished this run and managed to do something I’d not been able to do befor...

Craig-14

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R2 in the bag. Does anyone else keep a visual reminder of how many runs they’ve completed?!!!

Back in February there was only one solitary candle (representing W1R1 and viewed with a slightly anxious heart!!) in my upcycled advent/C25K calendar. I can’t...

Back in February there was only one solitary candle (representing W1R1 and viewe...

Kertesz

•6 years ago

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Speed vs shuffle-jog

Now, I DO understand the importance of going slowly which were the very wise words of advice I got when I did W1 R1 and ended up with a tomato face... because...

Now, I DO understand the importance of going slowly which were the very wise wor...

primaballerina

•6 years ago

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Week 1 is in the bag!

This morning I completed run 3 of week 1 and I can't quite believe i have managed it. Having reached my mid 40's and never ever ran I wasn't sure I could do...

This morning I completed run 3 of week 1 and I can't quite believe i have manage...

Moz2407

Graduate•6 years ago

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Getting started

W1 R2 done 😍 I hate running but this is darn fun 🏃🏼‍♀️

MrsCloveMellark

•6 years ago

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Wk4 - starts tomorrow!

So wk4 commences tomorrow morning at 7am... Strangely enough this will be my 1st ever morning run which is going to feel odd not having to jog on the spot to...

So wk4 commences tomorrow morning at 7am... Strangely enough this will be my 1st...

PVH1

Graduate•6 years ago

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I am not done, I have only just begun! (Part 2)

So I have to admit to feeling rather proud of myself today, and with apologies to those who read my very 1st post, I am going to repeat the story of my journey...

So I have to admit to feeling rather proud of myself today, and with apologies t...

Chris141

Graduate•6 years ago

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I am not done, I have only just begun! (Part 2)

So I have to admit to feeling rather proud of myself today, and with apologies to those who read my very 1st post, I am going to repeat the story of my journey...

So I have to admit to feeling rather proud of myself today, and with apologies t...

Chris141

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Improving time 🙌

I ran 5k in 34:19 today, only a few weeks ago I was struggling to get under 40, been doing a couple of classes a week and a bit for interval training and feel...

I ran 5k in 34:19 today, only a few weeks ago I was struggling to get under 40, ...

Chester01

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Calf strain 🤬🤬🤬🤯

We’re on holiday in Arizona. Wednesday was first day here and I did my W4R3, and that’s when my calf gave up. I was really looking forward to keeping up with...

We’re on holiday in Arizona. Wednesday was first day here and I did my W4R3, and...

Archieandme

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2

Yay, just completed W2 R1, feeling good 🙂poor doggie shattered

Cath47

•6 years ago

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Getting back out there, hooray!😊

It's been 16 long days since my last run, when my legs turned to jelly after 5 minutes and I had to pack it in after another 5 or so. No sooner had I got home...

It's been 16 long days since my last run, when my legs turned to jelly after 5 m...

grumpyoldgirl

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

First Park Run

Have been keeping up the running since graduating - managing 3 x per week most weeks even if some of them are just a quick 30 mins. I haven’t worried too much...

Have been keeping up the running since graduating - managing 3 x per week most w...

pugmumma

Graduate•6 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2019

Extra day’s rest needed- Grrrr

Wk 4, R1- I DID IT!!!

What’s the point of a Parkrun?!

Wanting to start again

I'm a 20 minute runner

Feeling down

Rest day

Week 8 run 2 slow but focus! :-)

Week 2 run 1, 1, 1

Week 6 - worried about a couple of things - is this normal?

Graduated!

Hello everyone! I’m new here and after some advice on achieving faster time please.

First Park Run - disillusioned

Week 3 done and dusted

W7R3

Week 3

What’s going on?!?

Week 6 run 1

W8R2 in the bag. Does anyone else keep a visual reminder of how many runs they’ve completed?!!!

Speed vs shuffle-jog

Week 1 is in the bag!

Getting started

Wk4 - starts tomorrow!

I am not done, I have only just begun! (Part 2)

I am not done, I have only just begun! (Part 2)

Improving time 🙌

Calf strain 🤬🤬🤬🤯

Week 2

Getting back out there, hooray!😊

First Park Run

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